Question 4
Janice hires Mariam to assist her with the general store duties.Mariam describes herself as an employee at La Bougee Boutique.Mariam works from 8 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 12:30 pm on two Saturdays a month. Mariam reports to Janice.Janice allocates Mariam with her work schedule for the week, whichincludes driving the company vehicle to undertake deliveries toclients. Mariam also assists with the administrative work. Mariamrequires a day of leave for personal reasons. She approachesJanice; however, Janice tells her that she is not entitled to paidleave as Mariam is an independent contractor.
Question4
Suppose Mariam has some free time during her working day. Mariamdecides to visit her friend Maxene who works at a clothing boutiqueabout 10 km away from La Bougee Boutique. Mariam takes the companyvehicle, however en route to Maxene’s place of work, Mariamcollides with a motor vehicle. Both cars are extensivelydamaged.
Is La Bougee boutique liable for the damaged caused. Discussfully using the relevant doctrine. (You are required to apply therelevant doctrine to the scenario provided) (20 marks)
Question 4 Janice hires Mariam to assist her with the general store duties. Mariam describes herself as an employee at L
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